Croydon Council
Empty unit activation grant
Capital grants to help Croydon-based micro and small independent businesses reactivate empty commercial units in high streets and district centres, covering refurbishment, fit-out and activation costs.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Micro or small independent business; at least 50% of employees must be Croydon residents; must have secured a lease for a vacant unit; works must begin within one month of funding. The page says £100,000 is allocated across 10 grants.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Source: Croydon Council: Empty Unit Activation Grant. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.
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